Film Festivals

NYFF 2019: MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN, WASP NETWORK, and AMERICAN TRIAL: THE ERIC GARNER STORY
NYFF 2019: MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN, WASP NETWORK, & AMERICAN TRIAL: THE ERIC GARNER STORY

In our latest report from the New York Film Festival, we cover Motherless Brooklyn, Wasp Network and American Trial: The Eric Garner Story.

The National Film Festival For Talented Youth: Opening Night Gala
The National Film Festival For Talented Youth: Opening Night Gala

The National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) showcases the work of young filmmakers from around the world. We highlight five short films from the opening night.

CIRCUS OF BOOKS: Gay Culture In West Hollywood
MQFF eXtra Festival Report 2: Pitch Perfect Programming

From October 4th to 6th, inside Melbourne’s wonderful Cinema Nova, the inaugural MQFF eXtra took place, highlighting some of the best LGBTQ films from around the world.

London Film Festival 2019: Days 8 - 10: Devastating Dramas and Dark Comedies
London Film Festival 2019: Days 8 – 10: Devastating Dramas & Dark Comedies

More reviews from this year’s London Film Festival, including Bad Education, The Painted Bird, Rocks and Vivarium.

TIFF 2019: A Conversation With Ina Weisse, Director Of THE AUDITION
TIFF 2019: A Conversation With Ina Weisse, Director Of THE AUDITION

Monique Vigneault settle down over tea with Ina Weisse to talk about her latest undertaking: The Audition, a portrait of a frayed music teacher at a prestigious Berlin academy.

TIFF 2019: MY ZOE
TIFF 2019: MY ZOE

My Zoe goes beyond expectations by delving into the emotional ruins of conflicting morality with such perfection, and proves Julie Delpy to be a truly remarkable filmmaker.

SEBERG Trailer
Mill Valley Film Festival 2019: SEBERG Substantiates Today’s Sociopolitical Suppression

Kristen Stewart surrenders fully to the character, embodying Jean Seberg to an almost unearthly effect.

LFF 2019: OUR LADIES: A Disappointing Scottish Schoolgirl Coming-Of-Age Tale
LFF 2019: OUR LADIES: A Disappointing Scottish Schoolgirl Coming-Of-Age Tale

A coming-of-age film which strives for irreverent authenticity, Our Ladies ends up clunky, a little cringey and uninspired.

London Film Festival 2019, Days 6-7: Under the Radar Gems and Disappointments
London Film Festival 2019, Days 6-7: Under The Radar Gems & Disappointments

More reviews from LFF 2019, including the directorial debuts Babyteeth and Calm with Horses, as well as Olivier Assayas’ Wasp Network.

LFF 2019: WHITE RIOT: An Inspiring Look At Britain's Anti-Racist Rockers
LFF 2019: WHITE RIOT: An Inspiring Look At Britain’s Anti-Racist Rockers

Not only does White Riot present a compelling case of why the fight against racism isn’t over, it makes you want to join in.

London Film Festival 2019, Days 3 - 5: Eye Catching Indies and Disappointing Awards Bait
London Film Festival 2019, Days 3 – 5: Eye Catching Indies & Disappointing Awards Bait

More reviews fresh from this year’s London Film Festival, including Hope Gap, Just Mercy and Exorcist documentary Leap of Faith.

NYFF 2019: THE WILD GOOSE LAKE
NYFF 2019: THE WILD GOOSE LAKE

With an intriguing story and a craftsmanship in filmmaking, The Wild Goose Lake is a ride you want to be on, holding on to you until the very end.

NYFF 2019: PARASITE 기생충: A Sharp, Vicious & Essential Masterpiece
NYFF 2019: PARASITE 기생충: A Sharp, Vicious & Essential Masterpiece

Bong Joon-ho has put together an intricate, multi-layered portrait of inequality and class. At the same time, he keeps the experience fun and intoxicating.

NYFF 2019: PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE: A Painting that Speaks a Cinematic Language
NYFF 2019: PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE: A Painting That Speaks A Cinematic Language

With Portrait of a Lady on Fire, writer-director Cèline Sciamma has created something extremely precious. Read our coverage from NYFF 2019.

TIFF 2019: BLOOD QUANTUM
TIFF 2019: BLOOD QUANTUM: First Nations vs. Zombie Apocalypse

Blood Quantum manages to be creative, while somehow also maintaining the zombie apocalypse genre’s known sensibilities.